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Supreme Court directs SBI to make complete disclosure of electoral bonds details by March 21

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the State Bank of India to make a complete disclosure of all details related to electoral bonds, including the unique bond numbers that would disclose the link between the buyer and the recipient political party, by March 21. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D […]

Narendra Modi government carried out coal auctions after tweaking rules, alleges Congress citing CAG reports

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Saturday cited CAG reports to allege that the Narendra Modi government carried out coal auctions after tweaking rules in order to favour a select few industrialists and this caused huge revenue loss. The opposition party also asked why no action was taken by the government and the prime minister on […]

Parliament’s Budget Session begins Wednesday; last of present Lok Sabha

NEW DELHI: The Budget Session of Parliament, the last of the present Lok Sabha, begins on Wednesday with an address by President Droupadi Murmu to a joint sitting, as the government sought cooperation of opposition parties to ensure the proceedings run smoothly. All eyes will be on the President’s address and the interim budget Finance […]

CAG dismisses allegations of malfeasance in transfer of officers

NEW DELHI: The CAG on Friday denied any malfeasance in the transfer of auditors connected with reports that unearthed alleged irregularities in the Centre’s flagship Bharatmala and Ayushman Bharat schemes, saying transfers and postings are a matter of administrative convenience, and attaching ulterior motives to these is highly presumptuous. In a statement, the Comptroller and […]

Foxconn founder Terry Gou announces run for Taiwan presidency

Terry Gou, who founded Apple supplier Foxconn, said Monday he will run as an independent candidate in Taiwan’s presidential election, ending months of speculation. At a news conference, Gou criticised the governing Democratic Progressive Party, saying its policies have “brought Taiwan into the risk of war” with China, which claims the self-ruled island democracy as […]

Congress accuses Gujarat governmnet of excess payment of Rs 3,900 crore to Adani Power Mundra

NEW DELHI: Gujarat Congress chief Shaktisinh Gohil on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state of making an excess payment of Rs 3,900 crore to Adani Power Mundra Limited (APMuL) over five years under two power purchase agreements (PPA), an allegation the government denied. Gujarat government spokesperson and cabinet minister Rushikesh […]

Adani-Hindenburg row: SEBI’s inability to reach final conclusion ‘deeply worrying’, says Congress

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Saturday said stock market regulator SEBI’s inability to reach a conclusive finding on the allegations of round-tripping and money laundering by the Adani Group was ”deeply worrying”. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has admitted this in its status report to the […]

India over the Moon as ISRO scripts history Chandrayaan-3 first spacecraft to land on lunar south pole

BENGALURU: India has reached where no nation has gone before. In a giant leap for its space programme, India’s Moon mission Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the lunar south pole at 6.04 pm on Wednesday, propelling the country to an exclusive club of four and making it the first country to land on the uncharted surface. […]

Aparna Enterprises commits Rs 150 crore to drive growth in FY24

NEW DELHI: Aparna Enterprises, India’s fastest growing building materials manufacturer, commits an investment of Rs 150 crore in FY24 to proliferate its business, and support its expansion to meet the industry’s escalating demand. This strategic commitment is a testament to the company’s unwavering dedication to delivering top-notch products and services that cater to the dynamic […]

Merlin Group launches Serenia – tallest residential address on Barrackpore Trunk Road

NEW DELHI: Merlin Group, the leading real estate conglomerate in Eastern India with footprints across the country and beyond the borders, has launched Serenia – The tallest residential condominium on Barrackpore Trunk Road, commonly known as BT Road, is a four- and six-lane trunk road in Kolkata metropolitan area, West Bengal, India. It connects Kolkata […]

Education in Ireland launches an integrated marketing campaign ‘Embrace the Emerald Isle

NEW DELHI: Education in Ireland, in its commitment to fostering strong educational ties between India and Ireland, has launched an integrated marketing campaign ‘Embrace the Emerald Isle: Unveiling Ireland’s Educational Excellence’ aimed at attracting a significant number of Indian students for the 2024-25 academic cycle. This comprehensive strategy by Education in Ireland, (the education arm […]

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